Summer 2027 - Execution Tech Internship

Capstone Investment Advisors
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technically skilled candidates with a background in financial markets who can thrive in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment in New York.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a scientific degree and a demonstrated interest in financial markets and investment management
    — “demonstrated interest in financial markets and investment management”
  • Individuals with prior experience in financial services or investment management and a curiosity about technology and AI
    — “keen curiosity about technology and artificial intelligence is essential”
  • Those who can contribute to meaningful projects while supporting day-to-day team operations
    — “support the team’s day-to-day activities while completing a defined project”

Things to consider

  • The internship is based in New York and may not accommodate remote work arrangements
    — “headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, California, Stamford, Boston, and Milan”
  • The role is likely to be full-time due to its ten-week duration and in-office expectations
    — “ten-week program designed to provide interns with practical exposure”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with low-latency systems or automated trading processes in your resume and interview responses
    — “exposure to low-latency order management systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and financial concepts
    — “Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity”
  • Showcase a collaborative mindset and ethical standards through specific examples in your application materials
    — “openness to share ideas, humility, the highest ethical standards”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • supporting the Tech Execution team
  • completing a defined project
  • gaining exposure to financial markets
Typical background
computer sciencemathematicsengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaPythonSQLLinux DevelopmentFinanceSecurities Markets

Preferred

Financial Services ExperienceInvestment Management Knowledge

Stack & domain

JavaPythonDb/sqlLinuxLearning AgilityIntellectual CuriosityCollaborationFinanceInvestment Management

About the role

Original posting from Capstone Investment Advisors via Greenhouse

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too. 

Capstone is a global, alternative investment management firm operating across a broad range of derivatives-based strategies with a deep understanding of volatility. With approximately $14.6 billion of AUM and 315 employees (as of September 1, 2026, Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, California, Stamford, Boston, and Milan.  

At Capstone, we constantly aim to expand our view of how WE SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY® in order to create opportunity. Our commitment to provoking the evolution of asset management provides us with a perpetual hunger for knowledge that we believe drives the improvement of our particular approach to investment. We seek to harness the complexities of global derivatives markets with disciplined strategic insight, an experienced, accomplished team and advanced technology to create sustainable value. We’ve created a particular approach to investment that we believe drives continuous improvement and opportunities for our clients, team and industry. 

Overview: 

Capstone’s 2027 Summer Tech Execution Internship is a ten-week program designed to provide interns with practical exposure to the firm’s Tech Execution team and broader working environment. Interns will support the team’s day-to-day activities while completing a defined project designed to provide a meaningful learning experience and address a relevant business need.

We are seeking intellectually curious, analytical, and motivated candidates with a demonstrated interest in financial markets and investment management. During the program, interns may gain exposure to low-latency order management systems, third-party electronic trading platforms, systematic trading, pre- and post-trade analytics, automated delta hedging, etc.

Our future colleague has these skills:

Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering, or similar scientific degree

Java, Python, DB/SQL

Familiarity with linux development environments

Basic knowledge of finance and securities markets

Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

A professional, accountable approach to work and an ability to collaborate in a manner consistent with the firm’s culture and values. 

Do you possess these Bonus Skills: 

Prior internship, academic, or professional experience within financial services, investment management, or a related field is preferred.

Intellectual curiosity, the openness to share ideas, humility, the highest ethical standards and a desire to excel are a few of the traits that it takes to thrive and be your best self at Capstone.

To thrive at Capstone, a keen curiosity about technology and artificial intelligence is essential, as we continually drive innovation and enhance our strategic capabilities.  

Benefits and Compensation Information:  

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this.  

The applicable hourly range for this role is $29.00 - $40.00/hr USD. The hourly pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. 

To learn even more about being part of the team, visit us online: Careers - Capstone (capstoneco.com) 

Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn 

Source: Capstone Investment Advisors careers (Greenhouse)

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